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Expands the list of persons designated as peace officers to include special agents with law enforcement authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Janele Hyer-Spencer
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Title of bill
An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to United States Environmental Protection Agency special agents
Purpose
This bill would expand the list of persons designated as peace officer's to include Special Agents, with law enforcement authority of the of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 2.15 of the criminal procedure law is amended by adding a new subdivision 28 to include Special Agents with law enforcement authority within the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Justification
This bill is being introduced at the request of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in order for their special agents who presently have law enforcement authority to be classified as Peace Officers. Giving these agents Peace Officer status would allow these special agents to better carry out their duties and responsibilities. These agents are assigned to conduct investigations of environmental crimes under statutes administered by Environmental Protection Agency; providing technical expertise on unique or complex criminal and civil investigations impacting environmental programs for air, water, toxics, pesticides, radiation, and solid waste pollution control; providing legal support for enforcement actions; and responding to incidents of national significance in support of anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts. These special agents work with federal, tribal, state, local, and international law enforcement in pursuing cases against violators.
Prior legislative history
2008: S.8597 - Referred to Rules/A.11677 - Passed Assembly.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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